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AetherAV vs Bitdefender Antivirus Plus

AetherAV

aether.aswss.com

Bitdefender Antivirus Plus

bitdefender.com

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FigureAetherAVBitdefender Antivirus Plus
Price fromFree$2.08/mo
Free planYes—
Free trial—Yes
Open source——
WindowsYesYes
macOSYesYes
LinuxYes—
iOS—Yes
Android—Yes
Plans published14
Spec score · Antivirus software8.1 (#41)9.1 (#5)
Free planYesYes
Password managerNoNo
PrivacyAetherAV is offline by default, and sample sharing is opt-in, anonymous and send-only.Bitdefender's home-user privacy policy says it processes personal data under EU GDPR and says it does not sell collected data.
ProductAetherAV is an open-source antivirus engine written in Rust.Bitdefender Antivirus Plus Multiplatform protects devices against malware, ransomware, scams, and other online threats.
Protection scopecomplete securityinternet security
Ransomware protectionYesYes
Real-time protectionThe site describes on-access scanning, process and memory monitoring, ransomware rollback, firewall protection and web or phishing blocking.Its multi-layered protection includes real-time detection against viruses, ransomware, zero-day exploits, rootkits, and spyware.
Supported platformsWindows,macOS,LinuxWindows,macOS,iOS,Android

Plans

AetherAV

  • FreeFree

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Bitdefender Antivirus Plus

  • Antivirus Plus, 1 device$24.99 a year
  • Antivirus Plus, 3 devices$29.99 a year
  • Bitdefender Antivirus Plus Multiplatform — 1 device$24.99 a year
  • Bitdefender Antivirus Plus Multiplatform — 3 devices$29.99 a year

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Bitdefender Antivirus Plus

Bitdefender Antivirus Plus Multiplatform protects Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices against malware, ransomware, scams, and other online threats. Real-time detection covers viruses, ransomware, zero-day exploits, rootkits, and spyware. Web protection blocks phishing and fake-shop sites, and layered ransomware protection safeguards documents, pictures, videos, and music from encryption. On Windows PCs, Vulnerability Assessment checks for outdated or vulnerable software, missing Windows security patches, and potentially unsafe settings. Data Breach Detection checks whether email addresses have appeared in known third-party breaches. The included basic VPN allows 200 MB of traffic per day per device; unlimited traffic requires adding Premium VPN. Plans are listed for one or three devices: the first-year prices are $24.99 a year and $29.99 a year, respectively, plus applicable sales tax for the Multiplatform plans. Subscriptions may renew automatically. The maker offers a 30-day full trial without a credit card, says assistance is available 24/7, and says customers may request a refund within 30 days of purchase or renewal.

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